Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea

Untreated Sleep Apnea has devastating effects on the body.  When you have apnea, you stop receiving oxygen and it damages or kills the cells in all your body, especially brain and heart tissue.  It is associated with an increased risk of:

woman concerned about sleep apnea if untreated
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Heart attack and heart failure
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Diabetes
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Motor vehicle collisions and other accident due to sleepiness
  • Obesity
  • Other serious health complications
  • Death

Fortunately, there are treatment options available for sleep apnea.  Here at THE SLEEP TEAM, we can fabricate an oral appliance to help open your airway.  You will be able to sleep through the night and give your body a break to heal itself.  You will feel rested, have more energy and live longer!

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